100 Years - 100 Stories: Dampier Peninsula history told on canvas

100 years - 100 stories, is a collection of small canvas squares painted to depict the history and traditions of the Dampier Peninsula communities. A concept brought to fruition by Father Bill Christie, the exhibition can be seen in Broome at the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre on the corner of Weld and Barker Streets.

From the arrival of Father Nicholas Emo who founded the Catholic mission in 1911 to the trials of wet season downpours and even tsunami, the colourful collection of small canvas squares is an insight into life on the Dampier Peninsula over the last century.

Children and adult artists have combined to proudly present their history and culture. First displayed in the communities, the exhibition has now arrived in Broome. Chris Campey caught up with Sister Pat Rhatigan and Father Bill Christie from the Sisters of St John of God for ABC Kimberley Mornings

Listen to the audio to get a taste of the display and find out just why the historical communites have decided to tell their tales.